Aamir Khan finds AIB Roast disturbing
Actor says the show featuring KJo, Arjun and Ranveer was graphic due to its verbal violence
Despite the criticism, Khan believes that the kind of backlash the show has generated was not justified. PHOTO: REUTERS
Actor Aamir Khan has joined the growing list of people, who have shared their discontent at the AIB Knockout Roast featuring Bollywood celebrities Arjun Kapoor, Ranveer Singh and Karan Johar, reported Indian Express.
The actor said he did not find the show funny and thought it was graphic due to its verbal violence. “If you want to impress me, try making me laugh without insulting anyone. I will enjoy it then,” he said at a public event. Khan criticised Karan and Arjun for forgetting their responsibility as celebrities at the cost of an irresponsible and abusive ‘entertainment’ session.
“I am not talking about AIB, but about Arjun, Karan and other actors at the event. I think, as a creative person, it is my responsibility to search for the good in people,” added the PK actor. He said he did not like jokes being cracked on someone’s “colour or sexuality.”
Khan said he hasn’t seen the entire show but whatever bits of it he has seen were violent and in bad taste. Despite the criticism, Khan believes that the kind of backlash the show has generated was not justified and thought that the onslaught was uncalled-for unless the group was guilty of breaking the law.
“I don’t know if they’ve broken the law. I also see that there is a lot of lynching happening to them. I do not believe in that either. If I do not like something you have done, I should convey it to you strongly and that is where it ends. Who am I to tell you how you should conduct yourself?” said Khan.
According to Hindustan Times, Khan explained this saying, “I have also made a film like Delhi Belly, which got an A certificate. I myself have gone out telling people it’s an adult film. There are expletives in the film, so please don’t come if you don’t like such stuff. I do have the liberty as a creative person, but I also have a responsibility and I have to fulfil both. That’s all I would say.”
Published in The Express Tribune, February 12th, 2015.
The actor said he did not find the show funny and thought it was graphic due to its verbal violence. “If you want to impress me, try making me laugh without insulting anyone. I will enjoy it then,” he said at a public event. Khan criticised Karan and Arjun for forgetting their responsibility as celebrities at the cost of an irresponsible and abusive ‘entertainment’ session.
“I am not talking about AIB, but about Arjun, Karan and other actors at the event. I think, as a creative person, it is my responsibility to search for the good in people,” added the PK actor. He said he did not like jokes being cracked on someone’s “colour or sexuality.”
Khan said he hasn’t seen the entire show but whatever bits of it he has seen were violent and in bad taste. Despite the criticism, Khan believes that the kind of backlash the show has generated was not justified and thought that the onslaught was uncalled-for unless the group was guilty of breaking the law.
“I don’t know if they’ve broken the law. I also see that there is a lot of lynching happening to them. I do not believe in that either. If I do not like something you have done, I should convey it to you strongly and that is where it ends. Who am I to tell you how you should conduct yourself?” said Khan.
According to Hindustan Times, Khan explained this saying, “I have also made a film like Delhi Belly, which got an A certificate. I myself have gone out telling people it’s an adult film. There are expletives in the film, so please don’t come if you don’t like such stuff. I do have the liberty as a creative person, but I also have a responsibility and I have to fulfil both. That’s all I would say.”
Published in The Express Tribune, February 12th, 2015.